Flat Top Grill

Outstanding food and service at Le Colonial! The food is amazing and very flavorful. Good options…read morefor everyone to choose but try the ceviche it's wonderful! The service is 5 star as well so just elevates the restaurant even more! Pro Tip: Book a reservation in advance!

Book the reservation, I promise it's worth every penny. If I could give it more stars I could. I've…read morerecommended it to everyone I know. Every bite is a bite worth cheering for. The food was to die for!! The service impeccable and the ambiance is like no other. Can't wait to go to the one in delray

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Three Dots and A Dash

4.1(4.2k reviews)

0.7 mi•Near North Side

I've been to Three Dots multiple times so I figured I should probably leave a review…read more The place is dark and intimate and fun to hang out in. The wall of rums dominates the back of the bar, and it's super fun to watch the bartenders mix drinks. But you need to talk to them. They will give you recommendations and adjust drinks to your liking, or make you something that is not on the menu. The food is also quite good. Mostly smaller plates, appetizer style, but sometimes larger items too. The place is not cheap, but you're getting good drinks and great ambiance. If you can find the entrance in the alley, you need to check the place out. Wear a nice Hawaiian shirt!

This was another fortunate find randomly while walking around downtown Chicago. Seems to be a super…read morepopular place based on the number of reviews this place has. It was hard to find, but we discovered the entrance is in a back alley and bar is located downstairs. We loved the Tikki Bar theme. Drinks were good but a little watered down which was disappointing. Overall, it was a unique experience in the city.

0.7 mi•River North, Near North Side

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Tiki gift shop.

Sunda New Asian - River North

4.0(3.5k reviews)

Came by for drinks after work and had an amazing time. Great hospitality from Lee definitely plan…read moreto come dine with him again.

Sunda New Asian has a modern, upper class atmosphere. Clean, good vibes…read more We got the brussel sprouts and the Kamayan Feast, which were pretty decent. The brussel sprouts were great, tangy, and I really liked the shallot crisps. I expected a little more from the Kamayan Feast, which though the adobo pork belly and the lumpia provided a solid flavor profile, I feel like the Kamayan Feast provided more in terms of quantity than quality. Overall I would maybe go again once I'm back in Chicago.

0.8 mi•River North, Near North Side

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Arbella

4.4(707 reviews)

If I were to pick one bar to go to every time I'm in Chicago it would be Arbella! Drinks were…read moreabsolutely phenomenal. Everyone enjoyed their drinks and they had a fun menu by the chef and we ordered off of both menus. Drinks were reasonably priced. Bartenders were great and explained what was going on. They were chill and the booths were comfortable. They had music on but not too loud so we could converse comfortably. Best bar I've been to in the city! Also wish I had taken picture of all the drinks.

October 1, 2026 TL;DR: Arbella was this close to a five-star…read moredate-night experience. The atmosphere was fantastic, our server struck the perfect balance between attentive and giving us space, and both cocktails I tried were creative and delicious. The truffle fries were pretty mediocre, but even that wouldn't have stopped me from giving Arbella five stars. What did? Discovering afterward that a 5% "service charge" had been added to the bill. I really dislike this growing practice of restaurants and bars adding percentage-based fees rather than simply pricing their menu accordingly, and it was enough to cost an otherwise excellent experience two stars. Ambiance: 5/5 Arbella absolutely nails the atmosphere. I came here on a date, and it was a great choice for that. The music was good, the lighting and decor created a really intimate vibe, and our booth was comfortable enough that we could settle in and actually enjoy the evening. There was energy in the room without it being so loud or overwhelming that we couldn't have a conversation. Even the menu design and presentation fit the experience. If you're looking for somewhere that feels elevated, interesting, and still comfortable for a date, Arbella definitely checks those boxes. Service: 5/5 Our server was fantastic. This was one of those rare occasions where someone found exactly the right balance between being attentive and not constantly interrupting our date. We never felt forgotten about, but we also had plenty of space to enjoy ourselves and talk. I especially appreciated the recommendations. Whenever we had a question or wanted guidance on what to order, our server was knowledgeable and genuinely helpful rather than simply pushing something on the menu. Excellent service from beginning to end. Drinks & Food: 4/5 The cocktails were easily the highlight. I tried the First You Take The Graham and the Trankilo Melon, and both were really good while also being different enough from what I would normally order to make the experience more memorable. This is exactly what I want from a cocktail bar: drinks that make me curious enough to try something new and then actually deliver. The truffle fries, however, were mid at best. They weren't terrible, but compared with how impressive everything else felt, they were forgettable. I'd absolutely come back for the cocktails, but I'd choose something different to eat next time. About That 5% Service Charge... This is unfortunately where Arbella lost me, and ultimately why I cannot give the experience five stars. I didn't notice until reviewing my bill afterward that a 5% service charge had been added. I strongly dislike this increasingly common practice of restaurants and bars adding percentage-based fees to the bill. If operating costs have increased, I would much rather an establishment incorporate those costs transparently into its menu prices so I know what I'm agreeing to pay when I order. Calling it a "service charge" also creates unnecessary confusion, particularly when customers are still expected to decide what to tip their server. At a cocktail-focused establishment, where you may be ordering multiple drinks throughout an evening rather than paying attention to every line of the check, I think fees like this need to be extremely clear and prominent before ordering, not something a customer discovers afterward. For me, it feels like an extra charge for simply using the establishment in exactly the way it was intended to be used. Overall: 4/5 The frustrating part is that without the service charge, this probably would have been a five-star review. Arbella gave us a genuinely great date night: beautiful atmosphere, excellent service, creative cocktails, and a space I otherwise would have happily recommended and returned to. Instead, that 5% fee left a sour final impression on what had been an excellent evening. It may seem small, but transparency around pricing matters to me. Arbella did so much right that I want to come back, but the service charge is significant enough that I would think twice before doing so.

DJ Adam Pecho bringing down the house

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Pandan

4.4(60 reviews)

1.5 mi•Near North Side

Such a nice spot for Southeast Asian-inspired drinks with a great view of the city. They have both…read moreindoor and outdoor seating, the service was great, and the drinks are reasonably priced. Definitely a fun place to stop by for something a little different.

I loved the furniture and set up of this hotel rooftop bar, we got a table almost next to the pool…read morebut it would have been nice to be a little closer . They have plants and stuff so I feel like each table is pretty separated from the other I like my mezcal mango milk punch drink, it was smooth and sweet enough Ube flan was actually pretty good! The ube flavor was strong! the texture was a little too thick so once we ran out of ice cream Vibes 9/10 Drinks 8/10

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Shanghai Terrace

4.2(438 reviews)

1.0 mi•Near North Side

Wow! Excellent all the way around. Food was delicious and plated beautifully. We had the Peking…read moreduck, crispy spicy beef (sweet and just a hint of spice), halibut with ginger, and string beans. While all the dishes were fabulous, the Peking duck was the best I've had (including Beijing and Hong Kong). Great wine list, albeit small, we opted for a Grand Cru Chablis. Service was as impressive as the food. Can't say enough.

The pecan duck was good, but the tortilla that we had to put it on was thicker than it usually is…read more The cucumbers were too thick and were not so good. The service was kind of good and kind of not. They never did a presentation like cutting the duck or lighting it on fire. It was also a little bit cold.

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Friends Sushi

4.0(1.6k reviews)

1.0 mi•Near North Side

I'm not a chicago native, so I was just looking for a bite to eat with my family close to the…read moremagnificent mile. I found this place off Apple Maps and it was so good! The tempura, Karrage Chicken, and edamame was a great place to start, and the sushi was great too! The rolls pieces are a little small, but I did not leave hungry. Our waitress was very quick and the food came out with no issues. Cute interior, too, even though it's small.

Super cute spot! It had a nice, intimate ambiance, but the food was just okay xD…read more I ordered the Musketeer Roll which was decent, and my fiancé ordered the California Roll but it reminded him of the sushi from Safeway Pros: Clean and intimate space, friendly service, and no wait Cons: The rolls we ordered were just okay

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Shang Noodle - Chicago

4.3(519 reviews)

0.8 mi•Near North Side

As soon as you open the door, the smell of delicious food hypnotizes you. It's really hard to…read moredecide what to order because everything looks so good! For starters, we tried the Deep-Fried Pork Belly. It had a crunchy exterior with a dusting of chili powder, while the meat was incredibly tender. It came with a sweet chili dipping sauce that balanced the heat of the chili powder perfectly. I don't have much tolerance for spicy food, but I kept going back for "just one more bite." It was that addictive! For the main course, we tried the Mongolian Beef paired with Egg Fried Rice. The beef was so tender it practically melted in your mouth, and the vegetables had a nice bite to them--the perfect combination. The egg fried rice had just the right amount of garlic and egg, and it paired beautifully with the beef. I can't forget to mention the service. I felt like I was at my auntie's house--warm, welcoming, and genuinely cared for.

Great food but slow service! We got a few items such as the chicken lo mein ($19), red chicken…read morechili :($19), 2 order of steamed soup dumplings ($18), string beans ($14), eggplant ($16) and the quality was great and super authentic. However the 30+ min wait for the veggie orders came after the entire meal when every thing was ordered at the same time, they somewhat rushed us at the end so they can sit their regulars, and the steamy soup dumplings were small and stuck to the paper wrapping and not served w the traditional ginger. The seating and place was clean- I just be prepared to wait and skip on the dumplings since it wasn't the best quality.

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Casa Chi

4.2(66 reviews)

0.7 mi•Near North Side

10s across the board. The menu was fresh and creative, drinks were top notch. Beautiful spot for…read morehappy hour or lunch in Michigan. Airy and no to tight but also the vibes were nice

Casa Chi had been on my list of restaurants to try, and we finally made it there for lunch on a…read moreSaturday. We weren't quite sure what to order, but after seeing the online reviews, we ordered the coconut ceviche. We also ordered the nikkei garden salad with smoked swordfish, the poke bowl with smoked swordfish, and a red paloma. Everything was so good that we ended up dining there again and ordered the same dishes. This time, we added salmon and tuna to both the salad and the poke bowl. As for the atmosphere, dinner is definitely busier than lunchtime, but the service was great regardless of when we visited.

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Silver Spoon Thai Restaurant

3.3(667 reviews)

1.0 mi•Near North Side

Very friendly and food is delicious. Would def recommend. Price is good as well for the big…read moreportions!

First time trying this restaurant and it did not disappoint. This place is located on Rush street…read moreand basement level. Small dining space - maybe 20 or so people comfortably. We went on a weekday so we didn't have to wait long for the table although we were pleasantly surprised by the number of guests plus there were pick up orders going on as well. We tried the lunch special that includes crab Rangoon and pad see iu. The crab Rangoon was cooked to perfection and enough stuffing in it that we don't feel like just eating fried dough. The flat noodles was very flavorful with just enough protein and some veggies and generous portions. We also ordered the crab fried rice and one of the rare times we did not have to hunt for the crab pieces! Saw another guest having their wonton and shrimp soup so we decided to try that as well. One of the best soups we've had (and we've eaten in a lot of Asian restaurants)! Very tasty, clear broth, not oily but fragrant with the added cilantro. The wonton itself was delicious as well and medium sized shrimp in the soup. Service was great, contrary to what others may have experienced. The price was very reasonable with huge portions. The only downside, if you want to cal it that is the parking challenge. Since this is close to mag mile aside from other neighboring establishments, parking can be tricky but if you live in the city, it's expected. Overall, we would definitely recommend this gem of a restaurant. You would not be disappointed.

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Amatziah s.

566

10 years ago

Wow, where do I start? Last year was obviously the year of expansion and tribulations. My Friend and I stopped here maybe 12 times in 2016. On the 5th time we were faced with a pretty icky situation. We booked a movie for 7p.m. we decided to sit down for dinner at 5p.m. This particular food isn't that time consuming. Upon receiving our orders we realized that we both asked for no beef. We got just that. We didn't complain as it waz about 5:40 we still has drinks coming out we were fine. We then realized out waiter hadn't stopped by our table for the roti bread or drink refills. We just assumed she was new and everything would work out fine. At 6:15 we were over it. Ready to go. But not without the breads we had been promised over 25 mins ago. We paid our check left a tip. And headed to the front where we stood in awe at all the bread sitting on the grill.. This beautiful older women walks past and asks "hey you all. Hope di ner was alright. Would you all like a couple pieces of the bread?" we were at this time very very excited. I offered this woman a $10 tip anx she very politely turned me away, until I insisted. It was like, bro this is what we came here for. This very ending is exactly what customer service is all about. Thank you so much thank you. Is how we ended our night. As we left i couldn't help but give the location a phone call. About the great service and the bad service. Not to mention we wrre30 mins late to our movie. But no matter during the phone call we were informed that that awsome young lady was the manager and she handled our situation with so much grace and poise that we ruturned at least 8 more times before 2016 ended.. Awesome job Wabash team!!!!!!!!!! I recommend this particular place and location to everyone I know!!!!!!!!!! Thank you.. -Amatziah Snipes read more

Paloma H.

12 years ago

My review is for this particular location, not Flat Top as an entire establishment. Of course most people know that Flat Top is great, reasonably priced and has really good food. My server was the only person working, so it seemed, and I needed to check out for about 10-15 minutes but I did not see him. I tried to give him benefit of the doubt because if it was that he was the only person left on the floor, then I know that can be rough when it starts to get busy. Once he came to our table, I said I was ready to pay and as I was proceeding to tell him that I am a student he was like power walking away. Once he came back with the bill I had my student i.d. out and my credit card in hand, and explained that I needed my student discount. He rolled his eyes didn't take my credit card and walked away. When he came back he said "make sure you tell me next time that you are a student before I get your bill". I've been in the service industry so I understand that there may be this notion that students may not tip well, but the bottom line is that I was in the industry and know how to reward good service. I honestly felt like my server presumed that I wasn't going to tip well so he didn't feel a need to try to provide good service. He was so rude that I don't think that I will ever be back during lunch time and for anyone who does decide to come for lunch make sure it is around noon because once the busier lunch crowd dies down service begins to diminish. read more

Kimberly M.

17 years ago

First I will never step foot in this place again! The manager on duty Magda was extremely rude to our table when we had an issue and I honestly think she is socially retarded! I am not usually mean but don't you need to have some sort of training to deal with people! She came to our table and blatantly said "whats your problem"! I mean really! There are 6 of us at the table looking at each other like should we all throw our bread in her face! Then I took the initiative to call the General Manager to let him know what happened. His name was David. OH MY GOD! Talk about a social retard! The guy talks like Ben Stein and i swear everything I said to him his response was like he was reading it out of a manual. The guy was a speed bump for sure! If this is the caliber of managers this company hires, I wonder what the upper management is like. As far as the food goes, it was better when the meats weren't marinated in soy. It was better when the meat looked red and not brown and old. And it was better when they had the horny Monkey on the menu. I will never go back. As far as the two managers there! PLEASE GET MAGDA SOME SOCIAL SKILLS AND GET DAVID A PERSONALITY! THIS PLACE SUCKS!! read more

Joey Z.

10 years ago

There is eclectic art boasting the local teams as well as the how to if you are a newbie to flat top grill.other than that; good service; friendly staff and tasty food! left happy and full!.seriously; who doesn't love flat top???you are able to create your own stir fry into a soup; lettuce wraps; mooshu wraps or roti bread.i remember beef; chicken; and sausage with noodles and potatoes an array of veggies and spices/sauces half of it assembled in roti tacos and the other half left as stir fry to consume.the transform sticks you can choose between having them change the items you have in the bowl into either a burrito; wrap; soup; roti taco; or stuffed sandwich.even if it seems like overkill; your bowl will taste really bland without enough sauce! i did about 4 scoopfuls (between the tomato; thai peanut; and a curry one.it is very clean; cozy.not too sure about this place.i almost went with the all you can eat option and was told by dwight to slow my roll and that my eyes were bigger than my stomach.the ambiance was casual. read more

Richard P.

544

4 years ago

Literally the worst Place for a good server or good service! The food was not bad however our server was more, concerned with getting to a new table Than even checking if we needed water, napkins , he completely ignored US and the manager was super Unpleasant and unprofessional about the whole situation they got our, orders wrong and then got my friends drink order wrong 3 times when it was Literally just a prickly pear TEA!!!! The manager said he would take care of us and then knocked off a 9 dollar appetizer that we did not complain about and then tried to charge us for cocktails when nobody was even drinking alcohol! DO NOT GO HERE the service is horrible and the servers will not pay attention to you after your order has been put through or ask, how you guys are doing ! Please get new management! And Replace the server We literally had to grab napkins and plate from others tables and grab our own water refills from the bar!! The manager was hiding in the back texting the whole time!!! read more

Jackie F.

10 years ago

I went here on a busy Friday lunch a couple weeks ago and it was such a fun experience! I was a little overwhelmed by the entire process, but our waitress Silvia was so helpful! She helped us understand everything and even met us at the line to help us pick out the right sauce combination. I got approached by several people asking if we needed help which shows how attentive and helpful the entire staff was. We got back to our seats and our drinks and were waiting for us and we waited what seemed to be no more than 10-15 min before our food arrived. It was so freakin delicious! Our waitress stopped by a few times to make sure we were good, even cracked a few jokes and had the entire table laughing. We opted out of the dessert, but will be back to try this chocolate brownie with ice cream that passed our table as we were getting ready to leave! Great place, great staff, will definitely be back! read more

Harini P.

3 years ago

Terrible Experience at Flat Top Grill Wabash location. Our recent visit to Flat Top Grill was marred by disorganization, discriminatory treatment, and a lack of professionalism. Despite being seated promptly, we were confronted by a rude manager who forbade sharing and insisted on charging us extra for our child's meal. Despite our compliance, we were charged excessively for food we barely touched. The manager's lack of professionalism and refusal to address our concerns left us feeling unwelcome and dissatisfied. We urge others to steer clear of this establishment until significant changes are made. read more

Shreni J.

4 years ago

I recently visited Flat Top Grill in Chicago and was impressed by the variety of options available. I decided to go with the make-your-own bowl. They had so many options and different sauces. The bowl was small but you could pile up on top. The service at Flat Top Grill was also top-notch. Our server was very friendly and attentive, making sure that our experience was enjoyable. The restaurant itself has a casual, laid-back atmosphere which I really appreciated. Overall, I had a great time at Flat Top Grill and would definitely recommend it to others. I'd give it 4 out of 5 stars. read more

Zino C.

15 years ago

Spent my Birthday here again and as usual.....it was awesome!!!! This is my favorite location for several reasons. 1ST, (None of the annoying LP/BUCKTOWNERS),2ND the best staff !! 3RD, its the cleanest one around!!!! Oh yeah,,,and I get to park for free thanks to my manipulating of the system!!! HEHE! For those who are less fortunate, they now have a dinner parking special. Up to 6 hrs for $14 at 55 E. Monroe garage. Thats a deal and half!!! You can take your date to dinner and walk to the Daley Bean to digest all the food!!! read more

Cana C.

10 years ago

It's been a while since I was here, but I'm so glad I came in. My server Kenneth was great from the time I sat down to the time I left. He made sure I had everything I needed without me having to look for him. He made some really good recommendations on food and well as sauces. And as a bonus whenever he couldn't get to me there was a manager that did. Management was on the floor with the staff and not tucked away in an office and that was very good to see. So thank you to Kenneth and the management staff at FTG on Wabash. read more

Jenny L.

16 years ago

Not the greatest restaurant in the world but it is cheap and cheerful and good value for money. You select your own food and get it cooked freshly on the flat top. While the selection of vegetables can look messy and not always the most fresh, the freshly cooked food and served straight to your table compensates for this. I love their roti bread and I always order 2 or 3 of them everytime I eat at the restaurant. Big portions, big drinks, good service and a small bill at the end of it. My kind of place read more

S A.

141

2 years ago

This place is refreshingly straightforward. With the option to customize your own meal from a variety of fresh veggies and sauces, I found the experience quite enjoyable. It's hard to find fault when you have control over every ingredient--talk about a "build-your-own" paradise! Plus, it's a great option for those looking for a healthier meal, offering a bounty of veggies to choose from. Perfect for a speedy weekday lunch, this spot gets a thumbs-up from me. read more

Dusty W.

162

7 years ago

Nothing was remarkable that happens to me here! Food is okay and it's great that you can customize your order, but I wasn't impressed with the nonsense that I had to go through to get my food prepared. The check also takes a while to arrive. My tip to lunch diners is to immediately ask for the check when they arrive with your bowls. They are understaffed and need some help in the management department. read more

Anthony P.

10 years ago

Went here with a friend and did not expect much. Thought it would be like other similar places. But this was above my expectations. With their wide selection of vegetarian options and proteins, this is one of my go-to places for a quick lunch. I am really impressed with their selection of wheat and tofu proteins for vegetarians. The staff is nice and the service is fast. read more

Micheal N.

9 years ago

Amazing! Best food in a long time!! Stir fry with only the ingredients you love and select. Large selection of fresh and delicious ingredients and sauces. I asked for fresh ginger and basil which were not at the self serve bar but manager brought out a generous portion of both! DELICIOUS! Excellent and courteous service too. Cool place. Interesting set up. read more

Mallory C.

13 years ago

This is another restaurant I visited with co-workers. Wow. How did they manage to take a buffet concept, wrap it into a food court environment, and not only market it and make it a success, but have multiple venues? The food wasn't great. Not even by "mall standards". Even though our supervisor paid for this place, I still think I paid too much. read more

Nikhita T.

Elite 26

212

1053

3 years ago

If you're looking for a laid-back spot for a meal any day, Flat Top Grill is a solid choice. Their DIY stir fry bowls are awesome--you pick what you want, like meat, veggies, sauce, and rice or noodles. Service is quick, and there's usually room, whether it's just you or a big group. Plus, the portions are just right. read more

Alejandra T.

15 years ago

This place is pretty good! I came with a big group and we had made a reservation before-hand and we got attended right away. However, they didnt have any tables ready at the time we needed them, so we had to keep moving around to adjust and fit all the people in our group. Overall this place is decent. read more

Matthew K.

14 years ago

This place is the da boom!! You can never get the same thing twice, even if you try. The food is always fresh and delicious! Don't forget to add the color sticks for extra toppings to your stir fry. My favorite is adding cheese, eggs, Pita bread, and shrimp (extra $2.99 for shrimp) to my stir fry. read more

Doug W.

9 years ago

Create your own stir fry. Amazing and awesome. You have to get Roti bread. Be sure to ask for Luigi's help with sauces if you come for lunch. Flavor it up. Vegetarian, gluten free, however you want to eat - Flat Top has you covered. read more

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(2.4k reviews)

Omg I ate so much I missed my desert. It's conveniently located. The staff was great and…read morerespectful. The salad bar had everything. Then I tried every meat I could eat. The steak was the best. Mash potatoes were mmmm mmmm mmmm . I would definitely go back!

Once in a while, you get the courage to splurge on a family dinner. My family and I decided to do…read morejust that on July 4th at Fogo in downtown Chicago. Seven people, $700 all in, and so much regret. Service: 3/5 I'll start with the positive: the customer service was overall pretty good. It was raining hard, so after walking a few miles and exhausting other indoor options, we popped in 30 minutes early to see if they could seat us. They could, and they got us in quickly. So far, so good. I'm only giving this three stars because, at the start of our meal, servers poured out of the kitchen all at once. Normally, that would be great--better to be overwhelmed with food than wondering where it is--but the situation resembled chaos more than efficiency. They were in and out so quickly that I barely knew what I was being served. That said, I'll give them credit where it's due: they checked on us several times and kept our drinks full and the table stocked with bread. Food: 1/5 It was just bad. No amount of good service can make up for bad food. The salad bar was "meh." A decent assortment of options, but nothing to write home about. The meat--which is the whole point of the experience--was honestly terrible. It had no flavor, none. Somehow, even the fattier cuts were bland; I wondered if they forgot to season them entirely. It didn't help that almost every piece of meat we received, regardless of what we requested, was well-done and bone-dry. I tried so hard to enjoy it, but every bite was just a reminder that I was out $700 for food you'd usually have to pay me to eat. It was my birthday, and while I was surprised when the staff brought out a lava cake and ice cream, it was a bit odd that half the ice cream was already melted all over the plate by the time it reached the table. Atmosphere: 3/5 It was fine--nothing to brag about, but about what you'd expect from Fogo. My one critique is the smell; it was a lot better outside than inside. There was this weird, clinical scent--I don't even know how to describe it--that permeated the dining room. Otherwise, it was acceptable. Cost: 1/5 Way overpriced considering what we actually got. It really stings to waste our "once-a-year" expensive family dinner on such awful food. We're done with Fogo, unfortunately.

Green Basil Street

3.8

(29 reviews)

I'm Chicago for work and was staying the down the street. I stopped in for lunch as I was craving…read moreThai food and it was close by. I'm glad I did. I was greeted by a very friendly cashier and a warm smile. She guided me through my ordered which I chose the chicken potstickers and drunken noodles with shrimp. She also encouraged me to get the Thai tea, which I wasn't sure what that was but ended up really enjoying it. They brought the food to my table and checked on me while I eating, providing an upscale fast casual experience. Ideal for lunch. Sorry. I forgot to snap a picture but the presentation was very nice and food was well seasoned and flavorful.

Came here for a group lunch and it worked out well since there's plenty of seating. Ordering is…read moredone through your phone, which made things quick and convenient without having to flag anyone down. I ordered the Pad Thai with double chicken. The portion was generous, but the flavor wasn't really my favorite. It leaned sweeter than expected and had a slightly ketchupy taste that threw me off a bit. I also ordered it at the hot spice level, but it barely had any heat, so I ended up adding chili powder myself. Overall, it's a convenient spot for larger groups and a casual meal, but the Pad Thai didn't quite hit the mark for me.

Weber Grill Restaurant

3.7

(2.1k reviews)

Outstanding Food Service impeccable- Darko was superior and…read morea customer driven professional

Had a really good experience at Weber Grill. The food was great, and the service made the night…read moreeven better. I ordered the Gulf shrimp and filet mignon, and both were very good. The quality of the Gulf shrimp was especially impressive. The sauce was good, although I was expecting a little more flavor and heat since it was advertised as spicy. Still, I enjoyed it. The filet was cooked well and had great flavor. We also tried the ribs and the sticky ribs appetizer, and both were really good. But honestly, the best part of the experience was our waiter, Camilo. Camilo provided some of the best service I've experienced at a restaurant. He was extremely attentive without ever being overbearing. He gave great recommendations, kept our water glasses full, checked on us regularly, and somehow was always nearby when we needed something without hovering over the table. That balance is hard to get right, and Camilo nailed it. He was professional, friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely attentive. Honestly, he was one of the best servers I've ever had. Just perfect service. The food was great, but the service is what really stood out and made the experience memorable. If you get Camilo as your waiter, you're in good hands

Belly Bowl

3.6

(38 reviews)

I had been taking the train to work since my car was in the shop. I transferred to a different…read moretrain at Roosevelt and one day I was early and hungry and remembered there was what I thought was a Chinese restaurant right outside the station. I mosey into Belly Bowl and see that it isn't necessarily a Chinese spot, but an Asian eatery encompassing Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese and Korean cuisine, plus delicious Asian beverages. I chose the Mongolian Beef rice bowl and it came out pretty quickly. I've eaten a lot of Mongolian Beef in my day and this ranks as one of the best. My bowl was filled with a generous portions of tender, flavorful beef with lots of broccoli and rice, very much in proportion to each other. I hate half the bowl at the establishment and packed up the rest to enjoy later. This meal was very filling and a half portion held me over until I got home 8plus hours later. It was a great midnight snack and SO delicious, I stopped again a few days later to order another one. Really, each day I go to work, I have to force myself to not make a pit stop to grab an order because actually I get free food at work and it would be fiscally irresponsible to get it as often as I want. But trust me, Belly Bowl will see me at least 3-4, maybe 5-6, ok eff it, maybe 10 times a month!!! It's great!!!

Came here for a quick lunch after the flight, located in a busy area of Chicago, it's a small…read morelittle restaurant where you can place your order at the counter or a kiosk and they special in bowls, fried rice, small sides and even some sushi. The kicker though is they make their own teas and they come in a super cute container. Also love the logo. Friendly and quick service, not much seating so I saw a lot of door dash action as I sat there.

Sterling Food Hall

4.2

(538 reviews)

Great spot downtown with so much variety! The space is so beautiful too. I was downtown and hungry…read moreso I stopped by Sterling for a quick and easy lunch. It was bustling with others doing the same but because it's so big it didn't feel overwhelming. They really have something for everyone here. I decided to go with the Fat Shallot for a BLT. The servers there were super nice and the food came out super quick! The sandwich was fine, but the fries were my favorite. I ate lunch, got some emails sent out, and was on my way. It's a super convenient spot downtown with lots of options. Highly recommend!

Came here over the holidays and it had some simple, cute decor. I was surprised by how empty the…read moreplace was since there's a nice variety of options here. Tried 2 places here: 1 was really good and 1 was not good at all. Multiple stands were closed early for the day, but it could be cuz of the holidays. Not the best food hall I've been to, but also not the worst

Sila's mediterranean Restaurant #2

4.3

(18 reviews)

I've been to Sila's Mediterranean several times, and the ingredients have always been fresh and…read moreconsistent. My usual make-your-own bowl includes chicken or steak for protein, greens, rice, fried potatoes, hummus, Jerusalem salad, and cucumbers. The fried potatoes are easily my favorites! The counter-service setup is similar to Chipotle or CAVA, making it easy to customize your meal. Service is efficient, and the casual atmosphere is perfect for a quick workday lunch.

The flavors here were so good and there is so much seating as well. All of the items in the menu…read morelook fire but the kids bowl itself was really filling! Their spicy rice is so well seasoned. It is a little on the pricier side but definitely will fill you up and give you some of the flavor you may be looking for.

Hayden Hall

4.1

(15 reviews)